Living With A Feeding Tube 24/7

The video discusses the speaker's health challenges, including POTS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and the necessity of a feeding tube. It addresses public misconceptions about disabilities and feeding tubes, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support. The speaker shares personal experiences, coping strategies, and hopes for a gastric pacemaker. The video aims to inspire others facing similar challenges and highlights the speaker's determination to live life fully despite health issues.

What is a common misconception people have about the speaker's condition?

• That she is anorexic

• That she has a heart condition

• That she is diabetic

• That she has a broken leg

What condition was the speaker eventually diagnosed with after experiencing leg pain and palpitations?

• Arthritis

• POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)

• Diabetes

• Asthma

Why does the speaker rely on a feeding tube?

• She is training for a marathon

• She prefers liquid diets

• Her stomach is paralyzed and cannot digest food properly

• She has a severe allergy to solid foods

What is one of the challenges the speaker faces with her feeding tube?

• It prevents her from speaking

• It causes blisters in her throat

• It limits her mobility

• It makes her allergic to certain foods

How does the speaker feel about public reactions to her condition?

• She is indifferent to them

• She feels encouraged by them

• She finds them supportive

• She is often hurt by the lack of understanding

What is the speaker's goal in sharing her experiences online?

• To help others in similar situations

• To promote a new diet

• To gain fame

• To sell products

What does the speaker hope to achieve with a gastric pacemaker?

• To enhance her mobility

• To cure her condition completely

• To stimulate digestion

• To improve her heart function